County Counsel (20591659)

The County Counsel position, under direction of the Board of Supervisors, serves as principle legal counsel to the County of Glenn; plans, organizes, directs and reviews the functions and activities for the County Counsel’s Office including advising County departments and employees on legal issues and representing those departments and employees in litigation; establish, monitor, evaluate and revise the office’s goals, objectives, policies, and procedures; coordinate assigned activities with other County departments and outside agencies.

The ideal candidate will have experience in executive leadership within the legal community. They will have provided legal representation and counsel to a California county or city (preferably in a senior journey level deputy county counsel or deputy city attorney capacity) for at least five years. The ideal candidate will have a strong public service orientation and confidently serve as legal counsel for the County of Glenn. They will have excellent verbal and written communications skills and the ability to identify problems, research and develop solutions and effectively communicate determinations to different levels of government authorities. They will have substantial government law experience and the ability to thrive in fast-paced settings involving the swift adjustment of priorities. Teamwork and the ability to manage diverse personalities are essential qualities. Additionally, the successful candidate will:

• Act for the Board of Supervisors on delegated administrative and legislative details and make recommendations for action to the Board
• Possesses the ability to interpret and make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations and policies.
• Acts as attorney for the county, county agencies, county officers, and county employees in civil actions instituted by or brought against these entities or persons when acting as or on behalf of the county.
• Makes decisions concerning the advisability to prosecute, compromise or dismiss civil litigation.
• Preserves the knowledge of current principles and practices of public law.
• Studies, analyzes, interprets and applies laws, court decisions, ordinances and other legal authorities in order to advise County officers, department heads and political subdivisions on legal matters.
• Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Develops, plans and implements office goals and objectives; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
• Maintains knowledge of legal principles and practices, including civil, criminal, constitutional and administrative law and procedure.

HOLIDAYS:

13 paid holidays per year and an additional twenty four hours of Holiday Leave. An employee must be employed the last working day before, and the first working day after, the holiday in order to receive holiday compensation. Employees on leave without pay shall not accrue holiday benefits.

VACATION:

Any combined completed years of service for State of California, or California Local (City or County) Government will be used to determine vacation accruals. 88 hours (approximately 11 working days) per year during the first two years of service; 128 hours (approximately 16 working days) per year during years 3 through 12; 168 hours (approximately 21 working days) per year after 12 years of service; and 208 hours (approximately 5 weeks) per year after 19 full years of service.

ANNUAL LEAVE:

80 hours of annual leave shall be credited for all FLSA Exempt employees.

SICK LEAVE:

96 hours (approximately twelve working days) per year of paid sick leave.

LONGEVITY:

Any combined completed years of service for State of California, or California Local (City or County) Government will be used to calculate the date of eligibility for longevity pay. The County shall provide a longevity differential above the employee’s base rate of pay for those employees represented by this unit as follows: after 10 full years of service 5%, after 15 full years of service 2%, after 20 full years of service 2%, after 25 full years of service 2% and after 30 full years of service 2% for a total of 13%.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE:

40 hours with pay for each instance for immediate family members. Immediate family includes spouse, child, stepchild, stepparent, parent, grandparent, parent-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, brother or sister.

HEALTH PLAN:

Glenn County contracts with PERS for medical insurance. The County pays a portion of the medical insurance premium based on the carrier and amount of the total premium.

VISION PLAN:

The County pays the employee premium for a vision plan with EyeMed. The employee may enroll dependents at the employee’s expense.

DENTAL PLAN:

The County pays the employee premium for dental. Department Heads are offered a choice of three voluntary dental insurance plans; Ameritas Core (PPO) Plan, Ameritas Buy-up (PPO) Plan and DeltaCare (HMO) Plan. The Department Head may enroll dependents at the employee’s expense.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION:

The County offers three IRC § 457 voluntary Deferred Compensation Plans (tax deferred long-term savings plans): Voya, Nationwide and Edward Jones.

SHORT TERM DISABILITY:

The County coordinates with State Short Term Disability Insurance for Department Heads and regular employees.

LIFE INSURANCE:

The County pays the premium on a $50,000 Term Life Insurance policy for regular County Department Heads. The Department Head pays the premium for optional life insurance.

RETIREMENT:

The County is in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) which is coordinated with Social Security. Unused accrued sick leave can be converted to service credit at retirement.

A complete application packet MUST include:

- A Glenn County Employment Application - Résumé - Cover Letter

- Transcripts - State Bar of California License Number

HOW TO APPLY

A complete, original application must be filed for each position you are interested in applying for. Applications are available online at www.calopps.org/county-of-glenn or in person at the Glenn County Personnel Office at 525 W. Sycamore Street, Willows, CA 95988. You may contact the Personnel Department at (530) 934-6451 and request an application. Applications can be submitted online or in person until Friday, March 28, 2025 at 5:00 pm.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION

Candidates must submit a completed job application packet. Application packets will be screened and candidates considered best qualified will move forward to a competitive examination process, which will include a written practical skills exam, an oral interview, fingerprinting/background check or medical examination process if applicable. Eligible lists are used for Full-Time (40 hrs./wk. with benefits), Part-Time (20-39 hrs./wk. with benefits), and Extra Help Employee (EHE) temporary (limited benefits) and may be used to establish a list to fill future vacancies for the next twelve (12) months.

The County of Glenn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the Personnel Department. The above information is general in nature and does not constitute an expressed or implied contract. The County of Glenn has the right to rescind this recruitment at any time.